Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
$10,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Planning grant for the creation of the Learn and Earn computer recycling and literacy program, designed for use by low-income residents of Baltimore City. The funds allow for the refurbishing of computers, and the use> of computers to network computer literacy training. Goodwill is adapting the Learn and Earn model as a continuing program for workforce development.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$5,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency shelter for homeless clients unable to be served by Baltimore City.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$25,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For a revolving loan fund for the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s computer training course attended by the Rose Street Community Center’s drug treatment and job training participants.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$100,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For support of Bridges to Work, a job access and reverse commute transportation program bringing inner-city dwellers to jobs in the suburbs. The model program, designed for residents in East Baltimore, offers clients comprehensive services including assessments, work readiness, job development, placement services, and reliable van transportation to and from job sites 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc./Rose Street Community Center
$205,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Four grants in support of drug treatment and job training programs at the Rose Street Community Center. The center supports job training, educational opportunities, and drug treatment programs for community residents interested in rehabilitation. The center also provides weekly stipends to program participants to assist them with living expenses while enrolled in the self-help programs.